Medical Device Patents, 2015 ed.

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Medical Device Patents addresses the unique aspects of U.S. medical device patents, specifically durable medical equipment, and examines their grant and enforcement. This book is a useful resource for readers, whether they seek competitive business insight or are curious about the history of medical technology development. Coverage includes information on:

Prosecution

Transfer

Litigation

Settlement

FDA regulation of medical devices

You'll also find coverage of recent developments regarding joint infringement, qui tam actions for false marking, and claim construction, and more, as well as comprehensive treatment of patents in medical specialties such as:

Orthopedics

Cardiovascular disease

Dentistry

Ophthalmology

Radiology

Surgery

Features of this publication include:

Provides an easily accessible resource on the scope and enforcement of patents for medical devices

Begins with a primer on American patent law followed by specific consideration of medical device inventions

Organizes chapters according to the Food and Drug Administration regulatory framework for medical devices

Covers types of medical devices, sample issued patents, and claims and summaries of infringement litigation in each chapter